I've been collecting unusual objects for quite a while, and several years ago I started posting them on this site as puzzles for
visitors to figure out what they are. Most of the items are mine but a few belong to others, if you aren't interested in tools there are plenty of other type objects that have also been posted.

For first time visitors I recommend
this archive
for a wide variety of some of my best pieces.

1246 is a bookbinder's type pallet or lettering pallet--holds a line of brass type so it can be heated and then impressed on the spine of a book. The version without a handle is probably meant to go in a stamping press.